Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Awards and Scholarships

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Dr. Odago and Jacob Aubrey
Dr. Odago and Jacob Aubrey, Academic Achievement Award Honoree
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Seniors gather at College Camp for awards ceremony

ACS Binghamton Local Section Outstanding Chemistry Senior

The American Chemical Society is one of the world’s largest scientific societies. SUNY Oneonta is one of four institutions in the ACS Binghamton Local Section. One senior from each institution is recognized at the annual awards ceremony at SUNY Binghamton.

ACS Binghamton Local Section Outstanding Chemistry Senior Award Winners
Year Award Winner
2022 - 2023 Ryan Baker
2021 - 2022 Nicholas Baker
2020 - 2021 Samantha Mulkeen
2019 - 2020 Frederick Pachonka
2018 - 2019 Kyle Winters

ACS Undergraduate Awards

Each year, members of the faculty nominate students who have demonstrated excellence in the traditional divisions of chemistry. We congratulate these students for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments.

ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry Winners
Year Award Winner
2022 - 2023 Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022 Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021 Jenna Conklin
2019 - 2020 Zachary Peterson
2018 - 2019 Mark DiFulvio
ACS Award in Environmental Chemistry Winners
Year Award Winner
2021 - 2022 Ryan Atwell
2020 - 2021 Nicholas Baker
2019 - 2020 Samantha Mulkeen
2018 - 2019 Lexi Milano
ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry Winners
Year Award Winner
2022 - 2023 Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022 Nicholas Baker
2020 - 2021 Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020 Nicholas Faccioli
2018 - 2019 Mark DiFulvio

ACS Award in Organic Chemistry Winners
Year Award Winner
2022 - 2023 Ryan Baker
2021 - 2022 Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021 Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020 James Pasquino
2018 - 2019 Adam Gaynor

ACS Award in Physical Chemistry Winners
Year Award Winner
2022 - 2023 Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022 Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021 Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020 Zachary Peterson
2018 - 2019 Kyle Winters
Department Award in Biochemistry Winners
Year Award Winner
2022 - 2023 Tom Skoczek
2021 - 2022 Helen Sanchez
2020 - 2021 Coye Johnson
2019 - 2020 Sarah Pokrzywa
2018 - 2019 Connor Hatton

The American Institute of Chemists Award

One outstanding student is recognized each year on the basis of a demonstrated record in leadership ability, character, scholastic achievement, and advancement potential in the chemical professions.

The American Institute of Chemists Award Winners
Year Award Winner(s)
2022 - 2023 Nicole Macaluso
2021 - 2022 Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021 Jenna Conklin
2019 - 2020 Connor Manion
2018 - 2019 Julia Marcantino, Caleigh-Shea Murphy, Lexi Milano, Lydia Ndambuki

Academic Achievement Award

The academic achievement award honors the exceptional senior from each department and program at SUNY Oneonta. The selected student must be a senior with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and should have significant participation in academic or professional pursuits. Included here are the awardees from the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.

Academic Achievement Award Winners
Year Award Winner
2022 - 2023 Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022 Ryan Atwell
2020 - 2021 Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020 Zachary Peterson
2018 - 2019 Valerie Conforti

Dr. John C. Kotz Fund for Innovations in the Sciences

This award is made to full-time students who have not only demonstrated exceptional promise in chemistry and related sciences, and in the liberal arts, but who have also been good citizens of the university.

Dr. John C. Kotz Fund for Innovations in the Sciences Award Winners
Year Award Winners
2023 - 2024 Thomas Skoczek, Gianna Vitti
2022 - 2023 Ryan Baker, Thomas Skoczek
2021 - 2022 Brielle Maxwell, Ryan Baker
2020 - 2021 Emily Hogan, Brielle Maxwell
2019 - 2020 Frederick Pachonka, Emily Hogan
2018 - 2019 Julia Marcantonio, Frederick Pachonka

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarship

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarship Winners
Year Scholarship Winners
2023 - 2024 Alexis Kownack, Mason Lampron, Christopher Dorce, Christopher Burns
2022 - 2023 Hilde Savino, Nicole Macaluso, Jacob Aubrey, Julia Alvarenga, Alexis Kownack, Mason Lampron
2021 - 2022 Aiyana Carter, Nicholas Baker, Helen Sanchez, Hilde Savino, Nicole Macaluso, Jacob Aubrey, Julia Alvarengo
2020 - 2021 Samantha Mulkeen, Ian Walsh, Jenna Conklin
2019 - 2020 Sean Teichman, Zachary Peterson, Connor Manion
2018 - 2019 Kyle Winters, Mark DiFulvio, Anne Swift, Hope VanBuren, Anastasia Klingel
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